Advisor Confidence Index Rises in June

Rockville, MD—June 26, 2012—The Advisor Confidence Index (ACI), a benchmark that gauges advisor views on the U.S. economy and stock market, reports that advisor confidence jumped in June, with the index rising almost 7% from May levels to close at 104.58.
Commenting on the current state of the market, James Dailey of TEAM Financial Managers was cautious. “Despite the sideshow unfolding in Europe capturing much of the U.S. financial media's attention, when they ...

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About the Advisor Confidence Index (ACI)

WealthManagement.com's Advisor Confidence Index (ACI) is a monthly benchmark with an eight-year history that gauges registered investment advisor views on the U.S economy and the stock market. ACI data is compiled from a survey of 100+ panel members that work at leading RIA firms who are prequalified for their industry experience and assets under management. The ACI is released monthly to the press and is often quoted as a sentiment of advisor confidence.

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